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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.52, 1,320.26 and 858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.52, 1,320.26 and 858.12 is: 1,184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.52 : 1,320.26 = 858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.52/1,320.26 = 858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.52x = 1,320.26 × 858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.52x = 1,132,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,941.51/956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.44

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